Corie Mapp

Joining the Household Cavalry in 2005, Corie Mapp was on operation in Afghanistan in 2010 when he was injured by an IED blast – losing both his legs below the knee.

Discharged from the Army in 2013, Corie was recuperating at Headley Court when he discovered the power of sports recovery: “For me, sport is my crutch. It’s not just about the winning, it’s about being mentally strong enough to know that you can handle situations as well.”

Initially introduced to sitting volleyball, a sport Corie loved, coaches next suggested bobsleigh… he had no interest. Fortunately, for the GB Paralympic team, Corie decided to: “give it a go and see what it’s about.”

After his first experience in a bobsleigh, coaches saw his potential and said they’d never seen Corie smile so much.

“The coaches thought I was a natural at it.

“I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a good adrenaline rush and I definitely wanted to do it again”

Awarded a grant fund from Help for Heroes for much needed sports recovery equipment, Corie’s natural ability and sheer determination has led to him becoming a GB athlete in para bobsleigh and sitting volleyball. Winning gold in bobsleigh at the 2017 World Cup, Saint Moritz, he has also competed at the Warrior Games, as well as in team UK for the 2014, 2016 and 2017 Invictus Games.